New Smart Switch Wiring

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I have a new 2-way smart switch to fit but need some advice over the wiring if anyone can help. The old switch has three inputs: Common, L1 and L2. The new one has P, L and a symbol as shown in the photo. Which wire goes where? Thanks in advance.
 

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From the manual:
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This smart switch isn't a direct swap for your existing two way switch.
To operate the switch as it is designed - the other switch on the circuit will need to be changed to a push/retractive switch and the wiring repurposed.

Manual attached...
 

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Thank you. Excuse my ignorance but what is a push / retractive switch? The other end I don't actually use so it just needs to stay on to let the new dimmer control the lights - it's there a way to just make it a one way?
 
Excuse my ignorance but what is a push / retractive switch?
A retractive switch is a switch you press and it springs back (breaking the circuit), after being pressed.
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it's there a way to just make it a one way?
Yes, although two way switches can be wired in a number of ways.
Without a multimeter, it may be a little bit experimental.
Can you post a picture of the wiring for the second switch?
 

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